Municipalities & Infrastructure Water
We have a variety of materials and programs related to the design of community and municipal infrastructure for the purpose of helping conserve and protect water resources and avoiding damage from excessive water.
Related Departments: Soil and Crop Sciences, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences

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Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
BAEN has three major programs focused towards OSSF education and training: classroom education, field training and demonstration, and online (website) education and information dissemination.

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This publication outlines the responsibilities of a homeowner whose wastewater is treated by an aerobic treatment unit and spray field.
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This publication explains how aerobic units work, what their design requirements are, and how to maintain them.
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This publication describes how to plan, design and install various types of soil storage and infiltration systems.
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It is important that homeowners maintain their septic systems properly. Otherwise, problems that develop could threaten human health and the environment. In this publication, you will learn how to maintain all the components of a septic system. There are checklists to remind you of important steps in maintaining the safety and integrity of your system. […]
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This guide 8-page helps homeowners who are seeking maintenance services for their onsite wastewater treatment systems (such as septic systems).
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Knowing how herbicides work and how to use them safely is important for both agricultural producers and home gardeners. This publication describes the symptoms of each category of herbicides (growth regulators, photosynthesis inhibitors, etc.), and lists products by common and trade names.
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Soil testing is the foundation of a sound fertility management program, and manure and effluent testing can provide additional information for its effective use. This publication will help you to manage crop nutrients through soil, manure, and effluent testing. (6 pages)
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This guide helps homeowners who are seeking maintenance services for their onsite wastewater treatment systems (such as septic systems).
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This publication includes a glossary of key terms and answers to frequently asked question about The Clean Water Act and its amendments to regulate certain discharges of stormwater.
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Soil tests can be used to estimate the kinds and amounts of soil nutrients available to plants. They also can be used as aids in determining fertilizer needs. Properly conducted soil sampling and testing can be cost-effective indicators of the types and amounts of fertilizer and lime needed to improve crop yield.